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C828 YPO

1985 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,082 mi
Last recorded29,082 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 YPO
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,082 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section running up the chassis to the T connector (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,953 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 28,948 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Attaching bolt bent, and mounting to sub-frame bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,873 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from the rear T piece, over axle and o/s flex joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

stud missing from front of exhaust manifold, no visible signs of exhaust leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,090 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,090 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?

Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
brake binding 126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
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C828 YPO is a 1985 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C828 YPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C828 YPO is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 25 October 1985.

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